The Delhi High Court recently ruled that the mere use of the term "physical relations" without supporting evidence is insufficient to establish rape or aggravated penetrative sexual assault. The court observed while acquitting a man in a POCSO case. The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said that it was an unfortunate case where the victim's parents repeatedly stated that "physical relations" were established; however, there was no clarity as to what was meant by the expression. As per the details, the judge allowed the convict's plea challenging his conviction for the offences under Section 376 of the IPC and under Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The convict also challenged his sentence of rigorous imprisonment of 10 years. The case was registered in 2023. The victim claimed that in 2014, the convict, her cousin, had sexual relations with her on the false pretext of marriage for more than a year. ‘Alimony Can’t Be Granted To Financially Independent Spouse’, Rules Delhi High Court; Upholds Divorce Over Cruelty.

Delhi High Court Acquits Man in POCSO Case

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